FY18 Positive Train Control (PTC) Systems Grants under the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements Program

FY18 Positive Train Control (PTC) Systems Grants under the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements Program

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Opportunity Category Explanation:

Funding Instrument Type:

Cooperative Agreement

Category of Funding Activity:

Transportation

Category Explanation:

CFDA Number(s):

20.325

Eligible Applicants:

State governmentsCounty governmentsCity or township governmentsOthers (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)

Additional Information on Eligibility:

Class II railroad or Class III railroad, Amtrak or another Rail Carrier that provides Intercity Rail Passenger Transportation, University transportation center engaged in rail-related research, non-profit labor organization representing a class or craft of employees of Rail Carriers or Rail Carrier contractors, Transportation Research Board together with any entity with which it contracts in the development of rail-related research, and any rail carrier or rail equipment manufacturer in partnership with a state, group pf states, interstate compact, public agency or publicly chartered authority established by one or more States, or a political subdivision of a State.

Agency Code:

DOT-FRA

Agency Name:

Department of TransportationDOT/Federal Railroad Administration

Posted Date:

Sep 12, 2018

Close Date:

Oct 12, 2018 No Explanation

Last Updated Date:

Sep 12, 2018

Award Ceiling:

$46,301,702

Award Floor:

$0

Estimated Total Program Funding:

$46,301,702

Expected Number of Awards:

8

Description:

As a remaining portion of the set-aside in the CRISI Program, $46,301,702 is available to assist in funding PTC systems technology for intercity passenger rail transportation, freight rail transportation, and/or commuter rail passenger transportation. Eligible projects include: back office systems; wayside, communications and onboard hardware equipment; software; equipment installation; spectrum; any component, testing and training for the implementation of PTC systems; and interoperability.